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Old May 20, 2006 | 12:05 PM
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front strut bar

for the price i guess you cant go wrong but is this worth it..http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/STRUT...spagenameZWDVW
i just put h-techs on and i can definitly tell it handles better, and i like the stiffer ride.
Old May 20, 2006 | 09:45 PM
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Hmmm yeah I was looking to get something like that, a strut bar that is not too much expensive, but that will work in handling department very well.
So you're saying those struts are pretty good huh?

Ohhh yeah and you don't mean that the ride got more bumpy by putting this strut bar, it's just more stable right, or you were talking about the springs?
Old May 20, 2006 | 10:15 PM
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man... this "bar" looks more like a piece of wire


BTW, check out posts # 18 and 43 in this thread:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=429840
Old May 20, 2006 | 10:55 PM
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Let me help you out






















































GET THE OTTO BAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Old May 21, 2006 | 12:58 AM
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Let me help you out


yep agreed....i have an otto front strut tower bar..althoguh i dotn have time to just bolt it in...its beefy as all heck...so yeah

















































GET THE OTTO BAR!!!!!!!!!!!!![/QUOTE]
Old May 21, 2006 | 09:57 AM
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OK let's get the OttO BAR then!!!!
Old May 21, 2006 | 10:30 AM
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OK let's get the OttO BAR then!!!!

Yes the otto bar is good but remember you're not going to see a lot of results from any FSTB. Some people dont notice any difference at all, but I did notice a difference with my otto bar. It wasnt as much of a difference as the RSB though.
Old May 21, 2006 | 11:30 AM
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Yes the otto bar is good but remember you're not going to see a lot of results from any FSTB. Some people dont notice any difference at all, but I did notice a difference with my otto bar. It wasnt as much of a difference as the RSB though.
solution: get both? and while your at it get a stage two lower tie bar to tie the whole car together and stabalize the chasiss like no tommorow
Old May 21, 2006 | 12:29 PM
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solution: get both? and while your at it get a stage two lower tie bar to tie the whole car together and stabalize the chasiss like no tommorow

Trust me I know. With a FSTB, stage 2 LTB, front subframe bushings, and SFCs I am all about stabalizing the chassis
Old May 21, 2006 | 09:05 PM
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old news but... if u want cheap:

same bar but cheaper
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NISSA...67895718QQrdZ1
Old May 21, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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where can i find a Otto ftsb? I looked on ebay and yahoo but couldnt find it.
Old May 21, 2006 | 09:54 PM
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where can i find a Otto ftsb? I looked on ebay and yahoo but couldnt find it.
I got it from www.sportcompactonly.com

I think the guys name who you wanna talk to is steve. I am not sure but hes a great guy to deal with.
Old May 21, 2006 | 10:33 PM
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where can i find a Otto ftsb? I looked on ebay and yahoo but couldnt find it.
Link to OTTO Strut bar on EBAY <----- there you go
Old May 22, 2006 | 12:45 AM
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wtf is that.....thats an embrassement for a cheap a@@ FSTB like that one to be installed on a Maxima...I paid 60 bucks for my OTTO and it looks like the stillen one that costs 4 times more and does the EXACT same job :-)
Old May 22, 2006 | 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by 2001SE
wtf is that.....thats an embrassement for a cheap a@@ FSTB like that one to be installed on a Maxima...I paid 60 bucks for my OTTO and it looks like the stillen one that costs 4 times more and does the EXACT same job :-)
You are very observant young jedi!

Lol seriously though.. yeah the stillen bar is overpriced but I bet the cattman bar is pretty cool. Having a titanium bar would at least give you bragging rights.
Old May 22, 2006 | 08:02 AM
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^^^^^ A+ to cattman once again!!!!!
Old May 22, 2006 | 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by sciff5
You are very observant young jedi!

Lol seriously though.. yeah the stillen bar is overpriced but I bet the cattman bar is pretty cool. Having a titanium bar would at least give you bragging rights.

lol,
A Front strut tower brace is something that everyone(I hope so) notices as soon as the open the hood. An RSB or LTB no one can clearly see how they look like....so I wouldnt get cheap on a FSTB. You pay for looks in this case, and I think 60 dollars is a good price in this case.
Old May 22, 2006 | 07:22 PM
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Get the OTTO Racing Bar off Ebay or through one of the dealers on the org. You won't be disappointed in the the quality and it looks good. I dropped $50.00 with shipping on Ebay and man was I surprised when I actually received it. It is nice and beefy with some side to side adjustment for fitament and it looks great.
Old May 26, 2006 | 03:11 PM
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i'm having an issue guys... the cheapo strut bar is vibrating against the engine when its put into reverse. i tried fixing it by using washers but to no avail... any suggestions?? i feel like this guy... .
Old May 31, 2006 | 01:34 PM
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anybody? hello?
Old May 31, 2006 | 01:43 PM
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anybody? hello?
SHouldent have gotten such a cheap bar... I cant believe how cheap people are on this board sometimes.

Melt it down and try and sell it as scrap metal
Old May 31, 2006 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Freaknificent
i'm having an issue guys... the cheapo strut bar is vibrating against the engine when its put into reverse. i tried fixing it by using washers but to no avail... any suggestions?? i feel like this guy... .
I have the same problem with the Stillen FTSB, only happens every now and then. I have the 2002 3.5L maxima. The Stillen instructions recommend shaving a little bit off the intake manifold.
Old Jun 1, 2006 | 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by sciff5
SHouldent have gotten such a cheap bar... I cant believe how cheap people are on this board sometimes.

Melt it down and try and sell it as scrap metal
Not all are as loaded as you man...
Old Jun 1, 2006 | 06:10 AM
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Not all are as loaded as you man...
Dude the difference between the really cheap ebay bars and the otto bar is like 20$. If you cant afford that these days, you deff cant afford a car.. I went through about 30$ of gas yesterday because I had to make an hour trip into the city and back.
Old Jun 1, 2006 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by sciff5
Dude the difference between the really cheap ebay bars and the otto bar is like 20$. If you cant afford that these days, you deff cant afford a car.. I went through about 30$ of gas yesterday because I had to make an hour trip into the city and back.
if thats the case, then you probably can't afford the paradox-system FSTB





bout 100 bucks, but its worth every penny.
Old Jun 1, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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If you want looks, you are going to pay more than 50.00 bucks. If you don't give a crap and still want some front end stiffness, get the cheap one. My .02...
Old Jun 1, 2006 | 03:53 PM
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Alutec FSTB FTW!!!



But getting to fit and not hit the intake manifold hump is a PITA
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